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While roughly 120 antique and classic cars participating in the 2021 edition of the Hemmings Motor News Great Race are expected to make their way to Owensboro on Wednesday afternoon for an overnight stop, local resident and classic car enthusiast Tom Norvell opened his garage doors to give fellow residents an idea of what kind of cars to expect. The proud owner of a 1924 Ford Model T… Source link

The Benda family had been waiting for years for the race to get close enough. Lydia Benda, of Lawrence, Kansas, on Monday stood on Main Street with her father and her son, both of whom were anxiously watching historic automobiles drive in. As each vintage vehicle drove through, they snapped pictures, pointed out features and wondered what was coming next. “My dad has been waiting 30… Source link

“It’s a precision driving competition. So they give you a route to follow, instructions to follow and speeds to go on,” Reinan said. “Whoever follows the directions best that day gets the best score. So you start out at zero. For every second that you’re off at the checkpoint, you get a second penalty. The closest to zero is the winner each day, and then the closest to zero at the end of the competition is the (overall) winner.” The LaFrance’s wooden wheels and lack of front… Source link

A trendy new boutique, Bourbon Boutique, has opened in a storefront at 1410 S. Main St. This boutique is a little different when compared to other boutiques. Most boutiques cater to women. This one caters to both men and women. So, if you are looking for a last-minute gift for Father’s Day, which is Sunday, you might want to check this place out. The boutique has a section… Source link

With 120 antique and classic cars scheduled to pass through Owensboro on June 23 as part of The Hemmings Motor News Great Race, Judge-Executive Al Mattingly spoke with race director Jeff Stumb during the Facebook Live interview Monday about the event’s overnight stop in Owensboro. “It is an old car race across the country each year,” Stumb said. “The oldest car (competing) is a… Source link

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Venice residents have appreciated cars for decades.  They also formed two active car clubs —  the Venice Antique Automobile Club of America and the Venice Florida Corvettes — that help support various community charitable organizations. Since 1987, the Venice AACA Region Car Show has awarded trophies and prizes with proceeds helping the group’s charitable… Source link